MID-TERM TEST [BSC 6303 FUNDAMENTAL OF SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS]

Part A: Short Answer Questions

Question 1: Differentiate between logistics management and supply chain management by providing example for each [5 marks]

Part A: Short Answer Questions

Question 2: Provide TWO (2) types of transportation mode with its strength and weaknesses. [5 marks]

Part A: Short Answer Questions

Question 3: Define the following terms: [5 marks]

I. Uncertainty

II. Forecasting

III. Just in Time

IV. Lean Supply Chain

V. Vendor Managed Inventory

Part A: Short Answer Questions

Queston 4: Explain the basis of the lead-time between production and customer [5 marks]

Part B: Essay Questions

Question 5: Discuss FIVE (5) factors that contributing to the lead-time gap
in supply chain management [10 marks]

Part B: Essay Questions

Question 6: Explain FIVE (5) major sources of waste in lean manufacturing [10 marks]

Part B: Essay Questions

Question 7: Discuss what are the FIVE (5) benefits of strategic sourcing [10 marks]